The City of Mobile (Alabama) issued a sealed‑bid procurement (Bid No. 5558) for a variety of recreational equipment to be delivered FOB Mobile. The solicitation requires vendors to submit unit prices for 18 distinct product types, totaling 66 items, and to provide a 5 % bid bond. The bid deadline was May 21 2021, with payment terms of net 20 days and a one‑year price‑firmness clause that may be extended twice. No awardee is identified in the provided materials.
• Scope includes volleyball goals, pickleball sets, soccer balls, soccer goals, kickball sets, footballs, cones, basketballs, batting cages, and related accessories.
• Procurement is an all‑or‑none sealed‑bid competition; bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with required certifications (E‑Verify, Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state vendors).
• The contract imposes a 5 % bid bond, 20‑day payment terms, and a potential for up to two additional one‑year extensions, highlighting a short‑term, price‑fixed acquisition of recreational goods.